3. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

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One of the most expensive American-made luxury cars of the 1950s was the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. This model was meticulously hand-built with a host of luxury features that put its price above that of the Rolls Royce models of the time. According to numerous reports, there were only ever 400 Cadillac Eldorado Broughams ever created, making them one of the absolute rarest and most sought-after cars. 

This model’s notable features included a brushed stainless steel roof, distinctive exterior design, quad headlamps, suicide doors, memory seats, and cruise control. Additionally, the vehicle also possessed an automatic trunk opener, air conditioning, forged aluminum wheels, an aneutronic headlamp dimmer, power windows, and a transistorized radio. Moreover, there were more than 44 full leather trims to choose from. 

Although these features are impressive, the engine on the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is also worth mentioning. This model had a 3.6-liter V8 engine with a four-speed GM Hydra-Matic transmission. It had a 10:1 compression ratio and was capable of producing up to 325 horsepower. 

4. 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler

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Arguably the best Jeep model ever manufactured was the 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler. This vehicle had a unique pickup truck body shape that has made it incredibly popular amongst new generations of adventurers. Although it wasn’t that popular in the 80s, it was a favorite car of a former American president. 

The original 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scramblers had a 5 foot long cargo bed and were equipped with a doorstep, hood locks, a windshield hinge, and a battering ram bumper. In recent years the Scramblers have become a hot commodity. This model is especially popular amongst those who are fans of the reliability and versatility Jeeps offer and for those who don’t want a full-size pickup truck.